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Background Prediction of functional recovery in older adults recovering from stroke is typically based on observational scales, such as the Utrecht Scale for Evaluation of Rehabilitation (USER). Objectively measuring postural sway using inertial measurement devices (IMU) may complement or improve conventional approaches. The aim of this study was t...

Introduction A portable, single-use incisional Negative Pressure Wound Therapy (iNPWT) device could be used directly on the wound incision following Total Ankle Arthroplasty (TAA). In order to support local decision-making in a French university hospital for the adoption of such device in this indication, a three-dimensional (clinical, economic and...

The Health Intervention and Technology Assessment Program was commissioned to conduct a cost–utility and budget impact analysis of enzyme replacement therapy (ERT) for Gaucher disease types 1 and 3b. The findings from this assessment are to support the decision-making process regarding the potential expansion of ERT coverage within Thailand’s publi...

This research investigates the capabilities and applications of bioprinting technology in tissue engineering and medical research through a comprehensive analysis of various printing methods and outcomes. The study examined data from 30 research facilities implementing different bioprinting technologies, including extrusion-based, inkjet-based, and...

This study investigated Lacticaseibacillus paracasei GV17, a potentially probiotic strain, in association with the commercial culture Streptococcus thermophilus STI-12, in lactose-free fermented milk. Predictive modeling was used to estimate growth parameters and microbial viability and the technological characteristics of the fermented milk during...

Additive manufacturing (AM) of metals has undergone rapid technological development over the past 2 decades. While the beginning was strongly influenced by the development of beam-based processes, the sinter-based AM processes have gained more and more diversity and importance for more than 5 years now. This review presents the results of investiga...

This technology assessment looks at how new technologies affect the efficiency and quality of services in Integrated Management and Maintenance Systems (IMMS) libraries and information centres worldwide. It focuses on the main problems related to barriers in adopting technology and how they impact performance. Through a detailed examination of...

This research aims to looks at how libraries in European Union countries use platforms and new technologies to improve their services and operations. This study focuses on finding out what things help and what things hinder effective technology use. Using a mix of methods, the research collects both qualitative and quantitative data about current t...

Introduction: Despite the advances made in HIV prevention, treatment and care, HIV/AIDS is still a leading cause of morbidity/mortality among young people in Sub-Saharan Africa. In order to meet the UNAIDS target of ending HIV/AIDS epidemics worldwide, concerted efforts are needed to stop the transmission, ensure viral suppression and enable people...

The Production and Technology Assessment of Seaweeds (ProTechASeaweeds) Project in Camarines Norte was funded by the Department of Agriculture under the Philippine Rural Development Project (DA-PRDP). It is a one-year research project implemented by the Camarines Norte State College – Institute of Fisheries and Marine Science (CNSC-IFMS) that start...

Achievement and Success in Increasing Plant Growth is by Fertilising the Right Target and Method. Optimisation with inorganic fertilization may not be successful if the soil is not sufficient in nutrients. To fertilise the soil, it must be done by giving organic material, so that the soil is fertile. We are a large-scale manufacturer specialising i...

This paper investigates the potential of emerging technologies to enhance the operations and societal roles of public libraries in Europe by 2030, addressing the pressing challenges of digital transformation that these institutions face in fulfilling contemporary needs. Through a mixed-methods approach, incorporating qualitative data on technology...

Technology Assessment (TA) theories and methods have taken the global North as their predominant context; however, they are being adapted increasingly in the South. Against this backdrop, elaborating on the theoretical potential of TA, this research tries to critically reflect on the shortcomings of Southern voices in the mainstream TA literature....

Industry 4.0 is a new technological era which is revolutionizing business operations and customer interactions. Labor markets and policymakers entrusted with promoting pertinent skills and employment opportunities face significant challenges because of the rapidly changing technological landscape which is marked by automation and irreversible chang...

Noise pollution is type of air pollution, it is unwanted sounds that reduce quality of person life via effect on normal activity like. It can disturb sleep, cause cardiovascular and psychophysiological effects, Material and method level of noise measured in five types of regions in hilla city during each season of year in two reading (morning and e...

Background Digital wearable devices, worn on or close to the body, have potential for passively detecting mental and physical health symptoms among people with severe mental illness (SMI); however, the roles of consumer-grade devices are not well understood. Objective This study aims to examine the utility of data from consumer-grade, digital, wea...

Introduction Successful development of technologies to support older people in care homes remains challenging. The strategic establishment of a group of residential settings providing 24-7 living labs plus an innovation hub is described. Acoustic monitoring (AM) for continuous nighttime checking of residents was selected for assessment. A pilot stu...

Introduction Comprehensive genomic profiling (CGP) identifies many targets at once. However, it is challenging for reimbursement decision-makers to incorporate all potential effects in their assessment. The aim of this study is twofold: first, to identify which factors, besides effectiveness and costs, might influence the choice for CGP in advanced...

User satisfaction with Assistive Technology (AT) is one of the crucial factors in the success of any AT service. The current study aimed to estimate satisfaction with AT and the reasons for dissatisfaction and unsuitability among persons with functional difficulties in India. Using the WHO Rapid Assistive Technology Assessment tool, a cross-section...

Visions and imaginaries have been longstanding research topics in Science and Technology Studies. Visions of sociotechnical change often ascribe responsibility for achieving the desired change to specific actors. However, there is little research on how visions create, change, and preserve responsibilities in the present. Drawing on Vision Assessme...

Lebak swamp land has the main problem in the condition of a fluctuating water regime and unpredictable water entry into the land. A review of the water system network is needed for the development of agricultural cultivation in the Lebak swamp. The purpose of this study is to determine the network of water systems, constraints and potentials in the...

Should hospitals invest in Negative Pressure Wound Therapy (NPWT) devices for Cesarean patients with obesity? NPWT is a wound healing technology that produces a negative pressure (a vacuum) to improve healing and reduce the risk of infection. Our team at the McGill Technology Assessment Unit (TAU) conducted a meta-analysis for Cesarean patients...

Il contributo esamina gli sforzi dell’Unione Europea a partire dal 2000 per promuovere la parità di genere nel settore scientifico e illustra tre azioni pilota volte a consolidare gli obiettivi richiesti da Horizon Europe riguardo all’integrazione della dimensione di genere+ nella ricerca e nei programmi di insegnamento. Nel 2000, il gruppo di lavo...

Introdução A Constituição do Brasil garante assistência à saúde universal como um direito fundamental, e provedores privados oferecem assistência suplementar. Entre esses provedores privados está a Unimed, um sistema nacional de cooperativas de saúde sem fins lucrativos. A Unimed-BH, sediada em Belo Horizonte, é a maior operadora dentro do sistema...

Many countries around the world use health technology assessment (HTA) to inform reimbursement and pricing decisions. HTA is often split into two steps, called assessment and appraisal. While the term HTA itself has been defined by international consortia, there is heterogeneity in the way different stakeholders use the terms assessment and apprais...

The integration of three-dimensional (3D) modelling tools in educational settings promises a transformative shift in teaching complex concepts. Despite their potential, the actual deployment of such tools faces substantial pedagogical and technical challenges, primarily due to the "visualization gap" between traditional 2D resources and 3D construc...

Background In the general population the prevalence of adolescent idiopathic scoliosis (AIS) is 2–3%. There is growing awareness of how AIS affects the quality of life of patients. However, the extent of the societal burden AIS poses remains poorly understood. Therefore, this study aimed to determine the societal burden of AIS. Methods A cross-sec...

On July 22, 2024, our team's Attack Surface Management project successfully made it into the IDC China Attack Surface Management Vendors Technology Assessment, 2024 report, which conducted a comprehensive comparison among multiple Chinese cybersecurity vendors and characterized the competitive advantages of the selected projects and vendors in this...

The purpose of this study is to evaluate the technological implications of utilizing palm oil as a biofuel for engines. Specifically, important performance metrics such as engine torque, electrical power, braking power, and thermal efficiency have been examined. The impact of palm oil biodiesel on these metrics is essential for assessing whether or...

The purpose of this study is to evaluate the technological implications of utilizing palm oil as a biofuel for engines. Specifically, important performance metrics such as engine torque, electrical power, braking power, and thermal efficiency have been examined. The impact of palm oil biodiesel on these metrics is essential for assessing whether or...

Artificial intelligence affects all policy areas from culture, justice and industry to defence, health care and education. Generative AI is a new generation of AI that can interpret and create text, images, videos and more. While easier to use and more accessible than traditional AI, it is also more powerful and unpredictable. This report is about...

Background and Aims: Evidence on the real needs of assistive technology (AT) users in terms of AT adequacy is lacking in developing countries, where a significant proportion of individuals with health conditions (e.g., stroke, polio, cerebral palsy, Duchenne muscular dystrophy, etc.) require at least one AT to improve their functioning and autonomy...

Foresight started with the notion of (Science and) Technology Foresight as a part of Technology Assessment (TA) but is now an independent scientific area. For a long time, Foresight mainly aimed at detecting determined futures but has developed into different directions under different headings. Most processes make use of a combination of methods t...

This paper provides a method of assessing the toughness of augmented cables required for Ethernet technology. The use of augmented category 6 (Cat 6A) in Ethernet-enabled Internet of Things (IoT) infrastructure continues to grow due to the high demand for services requiring such configuration. The increasing demand for Cat 6A over Ethernet is due t...

Hypertension and diabetes are two common chronic diseases that contribute to arterial stiffness. To evaluate the differential impacts of hypertension and hyperglycemia on carotid artery stiffness, this study conducted a retrospective analysis of ultrasound imaging pulse wave parameters in cases diagnosed with primary hypertension, Type II diabetes,...

The purpose of this study was to evaluate the level of technology utilization and its impact on learner engagement in the classrooms of Kinder-2nd Grade teachers for the school year 2023-2024. The study examined respondents' demographic profiles and the usage levels of various technologies in the classroom, including Educational Online Videos, Inde...

Although the Muslims have the honor to establish first university of the civilization, University of Al-Karaouine, Fez, Morocco, in 859 AD, which is functional to date, there is a lack of institutions like California, Berkeley; Caltech; Cambridge; Harvard; Johns Hopkins; MIT§; Princeton and Stanford as well as research centers like Institute of Adv...

Fuzzy multi-criteria decision making (FMCDM) is a critical field that addresses the inherent uncertainty and imprecision in complex decision scenarios. This study tackles the significant challenge of evaluating energy storage technologies (ESTs) in Vietnam’s offshore wind sector, where traditional decision-making models often fall short due to thei...

The scientific world calls for a Synthesis-of-Science (SoS) for better coordination of the common human efforts for a better world. The best approaches today are compoundings by headlines without any common internal structure and original conclusions. Neuroeconomic Psychology (NeP) is the micro part of SoS, where risk-willingness orders the Big5 Ta...

Vascular hemostasis after venous and arterial access in cardiovascular procedures remains a challenge. As sheath size gets larger for structural heart and vascular procedures, no dedicated closure devices exist that can overcome all the challenges of achieving vascular hemostasis, in particular on the venous side. Efficiently and reliably ensuring...

Patients with ureteral stones are often managed with a spontaneous trial of passage. While cost effective, the current literature has not examined the effects of a trial of passage on patients’ work productivity. In this study, we aim to characterize work absence and productivity losses in a cohort of patients undergoing a trial of passage for uret...

Personal protective equipment (PPE) has been universally recognized for its role in protecting workers from injuries and illnesses. Smart PPE integrates Internet of Things (IoT) technologies to enable continuous monitoring of workers and their surrounding environment, preventing undesirable events, facilitating rapid emergency response, and informi...

AI's rise in medicine promises personalized care, better diagnoses, and innovative training. It analyzes images, predicts diseases, and tailors treatments. However, ethical concerns loom. Biased data can lead to unfair diagnoses, and some AI systems lack transparency, raising trust issues. The editorial proposes solutions: ethical frameworks, trans...

The production of “marketable” tobacco is decisive in the pReferences of local farmers towards certain varieties of Virginia and Burley tobaccos. The aim of the study was to complete a comparative technological evaluation of the quality potential of introduced and local varieties of Virginia flue-cured and Burley air-cured tobaccos in Bulgaria. The...

The advent of 3D printing technology, which is counted part of Industry 4.0, has undeniably been a revolutionary force in various industries, including construction. It promises numerous benefits such as increased efficiency, reduced waste, and creative design possibilities as part of benefits. However, it is crucial to critically examine its negat...

Among different human activities having the goal to increase humanity’s quality of life as industrial, agricultural, commercial, transport, touristic ones, also activities connected to Earth and Planetary Insights must be mentioned. In this regard Earth and Planetary Insights especially by exploration, analysis and assessment encompass several scie...

The COVID-19 pandemic created critical challenges for hospitals and health care providers. Suddenly clinics were forced to close; elective procedures were delayed; scheduled visits were canceled; emergency rooms were overcrowded; hospital beds, equipment, and personal protective equipment (PPE) were in short supply; and staff were faced with rapidl...

Introduction Ayushman Bharat Pradhan Mantri Jan Aarogya Yojana (PM-JAY) is one of the world’s largest tax-funded insurance schemes. The present study was conducted to understand the decision-making process around the evolution (and revision) of health benefit packages (HBPs) and reimbursement rates within PM-JAY, with a specific focus on assessing...

Background: Healthcare decision-making is a complex process that involves evaluating the value, efficacy, and accessibility of medical technologies and interventions. Health Technology Assessments (HTA) in high-income countries (HICs) have become a cornerstone of evidence-based healthcare decision-making. This systematic evaluation framework, exemp...

The latest report of the Osservatorio Parco Installato (OPI) highlights the widespread state of obsolescence of electromedical equipment in Italy; in this context, Sacco hospital has implemented an internal strategy of management and evaluation of such equipment, in order to improve the planning of purchases, for greater profitability and efficienc...

Objectives to assess the suitability, facilitators, and barriers of using a video clip for teaching lactation physiology to health students. Methods a cross-sectional study was conducted with online data collection at a higher education institution, using the Assistive Technology Assessment Instrument and open-ended questions. The sample consisted...

Objectives to assess the suitability, facilitators, and barriers of using a video clip for teaching lactation physiology to health students. Methods a cross-sectional study was conducted with online data collection at a higher education institution, using the Assistive Technology Assessment Instrument and open-ended questions. The sample consisted...

Prepared for Pacific Environment by Energy & Environmental Research Associates, LLC. The EERA report provides a technology review of low and zero-greenhouse gas marine fuels and supplemental power systems. The report describes decarbonization potential, costs, technology parameters, safety, and infrastructure. The report includes a novel analysis...

Background Adolescent idiopathic scoliosis (AIS) has a general population prevalence of 2–3%. The impact of AIS on the patients’ quality of life is increasingly recognized. However, there is limited knowledge on the societal burden of AIS. Therefore, this study aimed to determine societal burden of AIS. Methods A cross-sectional, prevalence-based,...

Objective To evaluate the cost-effectiveness of pessary therapy as an initial treatment option compared with surgery for moderate to severe pelvic organ prolapse (POP) symptoms in secondary care from a healthcare and a societal perspective. Design Economic evaluation alongside a multicentre randomised controlled non-inferiority trial with a 24-mon...

The correlation between scientific and technological innovation and the financial performance of seed enterprises is a critical area of study in the realm of entrepreneurship and innovation management. Moreover, innovations in seed technology can enhance product quality, yield, and resilience, thereby influencing customer satisfaction and brand rep...

Representations of science and technology, embodied as imaginaries, visions, and expectations, have become a growing focus of analysis. These representations are of interest to normative approaches to science and technology, such as Hermeneutic Technology Assessment and Responsible Innovation, because of their ability to modulate understandings of...

Introdução: As opções de tratamento convencionais para leucemia linfoblástica aguda (LLA) são a quimioterapia, a transfusão de sangue e o transplante de medula óssea. O blinatumomabe é uma forma mais recente de tratamento que utiliza a tecnologia de um anticorpo biespecífico para o combate da LLA. Objetivo: Avaliar a eficácia e a segurança do blina...

Introduction Patients with ureteral stones are often managed with a spontaneous trial of passage. While cost effective, the current literature has not examined the effects of a trial of passage on patients’ work productivity. In this study, we aim to characterize work absence and productivity losses in a cohort of patients undergoing a trial of pas...

This paper develops a hermeneutic technology assessment of quantum technologies. It offers a “vision assessment” of quantum technologies that can eventually lead to socio-ethical analysis. Section 2 describes this methodological approach and in particular the concept of the hermeneutic circle applied to technology. Section 3 gives a generic overvie...

The field of technology assessment in telemedicine is garnering increasing attention due to the widespread adoption of this discipline and its complex and heterogeneous system characteristics, making its application complex. As part of a national telemedicine project, the National Center for Innovative Technologies in Public Health at the Italian N...

Quantifying the co-benefits of renewable energy investments can aid policymakers in identifying technologies capable of generating significant social, economic, and environmental benefits to effectively offset mitigation costs. Although there has been a growing body of work evaluating co-benefits, few studies have compared the potential co-benefits...

Over the past few decades, the demand for high-quality food has increased steadily. Therefore, it is essential to develop innovative technologies that effectively reduce microbial load while minimizing any negative effect on the quality of spices. The objective of this study was to determine the efficacy of a self-designed non-contact induction hea...

The global community has come to recognize that the primary solution for addressing the pressing issue of pollution and consequent climate crisis lies in diminishing reliance on fossil fuels as a primary means of energy production. India, in particular, has been diligently working to decrease its dependence on traditional energy sources, all with t...

Background The growing population of older adults, often affected by chronic illnesses, disabilities, or frailty has led to a substantial increase in the need for informal caregivers. Objective This paper is a protocol for a study that aims to investigate the effects of caregiving on informal caregivers of older adults in Kazakhstan with special e...

In the current digital era, digital technologies foster the development of digital marketing models to attract new customers and retain existing customers. However, with the availability of multiple technologies to facilitate the desired objectives. The decision makers face challenges towards selecting the right digital technology through considera...

The thermal behavior of biological tissues and the radio frequency (RF) radiation emissions from well-known smartphone models are both examined in this work. The study of the thermal dynamics of human facial tissues is conducted using computational simulations and theoretical models, taking various characteristics such as density, specific heat cap...

As cities evolve, the need for systems that aid in their management becomes more necessary. Regarding traffic, and specifically the issues generated by vehicle parking, various smart parking system solutions have emerged in recent years. Although there is considerable available literature, most of it focuses on specific parts of the solution, such...

The introduction of the Ayushman Bharat Pradhan Mantri Jan Arogya Yojana (AB PM-JAY) scheme in India was a significant step toward universal health coverage. The PM-JAY scheme has made notable progress since its inception, including increasing the number of people covered and expanding the range of services provided under the health benefit package...

The Health Intervention and Technology Assessment Program (HITAP) was established in 2007. This article highlights 15 lessons from over 15 years of experience, noting five achievements about what HITAP has done well, five areas that it is currently working on, and five aims for work in the future. HITAP built capacity for HTA and linked research to...

Pollinating beetle (Elaeidobius kamerunikus Faust) and thrips hawaiiensis (Thrips hawaiiensis Morgan) are the main pollinators of oil palm. Elaeidobius kamerunikus was introduced from Cameroon in 1982 while Thrips hawaiiensis is a native pollinator that already exists in the ecosystem of oil palm plantations in Indonesia. The purpose of this study...

Objectives: To offer diverse but complementary perspectives on how biomedical and health informatics can be informed by and help to achieve the vision of One Health. Methods: Overview of key considerations and critical discussion of common themes, barriers and opportunities, based on collaborative review by International Medical Informatics Associa...

Background Information and communication technologies have great potential to address the psychosocial needs of Older Adults (OAs) living in geriatric institutions. With the development of Digital Interactive Television (DiTV) systems, communication, entertainment, online purchases and other functionalities and services are accessible directly on a...

Aria, M., & Cuccurullo, C. (2017). bibliometrix: An R-tool for comprehensive science mapping analysis. Journal of Informetrics, 11(4), 959–975. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.joi.2017.08.007 Arno, A., Elliott, J., Wallace, B., Turner, T., & Thomas, J. (2021). The views of health guideline developers on the use of automation in health evidence synthesis....

The emergence of Automated Driving Systems (ADSs) has transformed the landscape of safety assessment. ADSs, capable of controlling a vehicle without human intervention, represent a significant shift from traditional driver-centric approaches to vehicle safety. While traditional safety assessments rely on the assumption of a human driver in control,...

If genetically modified organisms (GMOs) are approved in the EU for experimental release or marketing authorization (placing on the market), a risk assessment (RA) is carried out beforehand to determine whether this may be associated with negative effects on human health, nature or the environment. Applications are reviewed by the European Food Saf...

Public services by this government apparatus are still found in weaknesses so that they cannot meet the quality expected by the community. This was marked by the existence of various public complaints that were conveyed through the mass media, so as to create an unfavorable image of the government apparatus. This research was conducted in making a...

Feed is one of the most substantial aspects of financing in the rabbit farming business. Rabbits can breed efficiently with cost-effective feed. This study aims to assess the impact of incorporating Leucaena leaf meal into the diet of rabbits on their growth and production. The study was conducted at the North Sulawesi Agricultural Technology Asses...

The study's primary objective is to evaluate the LMDZ model's capacity to simulate the cyclogenesis process, interannual variability of cyclone activity, and associated processes in the tropical Atlantic, focusing on the West African coasts to the central tropical Atlantic region. Two main approaches are used. Firstly, the model's ability to captur...

Practical Information Technology Governance will establish efficiency alongside high-quality service within a corporate organization. Its execution must be meticulously strategized to ensure optimal implementation. Nonetheless, internal and external assessments are also imperative. These evaluations are intended to rectify prevailing issues in Info...

This paper introduces the utilization of the International Atomic Energy Agency’s toolkit for reactor technology assessment (RTA) application to deploy small modular reactors (SMRs) in the Czech Republic, Egypt, and Poland. The increasing demand for clean energy has led to the prominence of small modular reactors (SMRs) in addressing global energy...

The objective of this work was to provide pilot data on feasibility of using virtual reality (VR) to train undergraduate students in pediatric emergency scenarios. We staged VR sessions for a total of 45 medical and nursing students; in every session, each student managed two pediatric emergency virtual scenarios. At the end of the sessions, studen...

The city environment surrounds its inhabitants with various technical means that support them every day. These means include unmanned aerial vehicles (UAVs), that is drones. The presence of drones in cities, including smart cities, may cause controversy among residents related to the threat to the safety of using drones, interference with privacy,...

In every sphere of human life, its proper quality is important. Therefore, quality of life is of interest to various fields of knowledge, including philosophy, psychology, sociology, medicine, etc. The quality of life also is important for engineers who have an impact on the technosphere, i.e., technical means whose features (construction, operatio...

Since 1981, the year of the passing of the law 1143 "on special education" in Greece (Law 1143, 1981), assessment technology has played an important role in the education of people with Disabilities and/or Special Educational Needs (D/SEN). Assessment technologies instrumentally support identification, examination and certification while simultaneo...

Background Behavioural therapy for tics is difficult to access, and little is known about its effectiveness when delivered online. Objective To investigate the clinical and cost-effectiveness of an online-delivered, therapist- and parent-supported therapy for young people with tic disorders. Design Single-blind, parallel-group, randomised control...

The established method of health technology assessment (HTA) is in this study expanded to a Pluralist Technology Assessment (PTA) including the Ecosystem in the production function. Market economy can grow by moderate reciprocal relations where the Government supports the framework for free market enterprise. However, the PTA concludes that industr...

The authors of this paper are engaged in implementing the EU-funded SHIELD project. The subject of this project is the protection of places of worship in cities from terrorist attacks. The research carried out within the framework of this project, the exchange of experiences with other SHIELD project participants, and participation in workshops wit...

Background Colorectal cancer (CRC) incidence and mortality are increasing internationally. Endoscopy services are under significant pressure with many overwhelmed. Faecal immunochemical testing (FIT) has been advocated to identify a high-risk population of symptomatic patients requiring definitive investigation by colonoscopy. Combining FIT with ot...

Aim. To evaluate in vitro and in vivo the accuracy of 3D-printed customized transfer devices during indirect bonding technique (IBT). Methods. A search for articles published in the English language until April 2022 was carried out using PubMed, Web of Science, Scopus, and Google Scholar databases and by applying a specific search strategy for each...

Knowledge sharing is an important process in knowledge management to foster collaboration. For itseffective management, it is often suggested to use the support of adequate technologies. Virtual reality (VR) is a promising technology whose application in business increasingly attracts attention in activities, such as business meetings or training,...

The technological scenario in the field of health is an alarming fact, especially in the context caused by COVID-19. In this context, the Oswaldo Cruz Foundation, through the Bio-Manguinhos Unit, and the Butantan Institute were protagonists for universal access, dialoguing with international strategies. In the strategic discussion for Public Instit...